Origin
Morrisville, PA
Late night in Morrisville on Saturday
Local time
1:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morrisville, PA to Bristol, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
9.4 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morrisville, PA
Michael Taccetta
Bristol, PA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This short 9.4-mile drive from Morrisville, PA to Bristol, PA should only take about 16 minutes, making it an easy trip to fit into any schedule. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, it's an economical option for a quick journey. The route is classified as a "Mixed drive," suggesting a blend of road types, and spends 42% of its time on highways. Since it's such a brief distance, it's perfect as a same-day trip and doesn't require an overnight stay. This journey stays within the Northeast region and within Pennsylvania, offering a straightforward local transit experience.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 9.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a varied driving experience on this route, as it's characterized as a "Mixed drive." While 42% of the journey involves highway driving, you'll also encounter local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 3.9 miles, primarily on US 13, indicating periods of steady travel interspersed with more varied sections. This mix means you'll transition between faster highway speeds and potentially slower, more urban or suburban road conditions. The road's personality shifts as you progress, so be prepared to adjust your driving style accordingly.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 13 is the longest continuous segment at about 3.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near West Trenton Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Trenton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Pine Grove Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Trenton Avenue
Turn left onto West Trenton Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Pine Grove Road
Turn left onto Pine Grove Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
5.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward Tullytown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Tullytown
3
9.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Morrisville, PA to Bristol, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Tullytown along the way.
Tullytown
5.7 mi in
|
~8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 13 | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| North Radcliffe Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| West Trenton Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Pine Grove Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Farragut Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Pond Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Fallsington Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 13
— 3.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morrisville, PA and Bristol, PA.
1
Start on Hamilton Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
2
Turn left onto West Trenton Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Trenton Avenue
3
Turn left onto Pine Grove Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Grove Road
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 13
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
US 13
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
349 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Tullytown
Use the slight left lane.
6
Turn right onto Fallsington Avenue
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Fallsington Avenue
7
Continue on Main Street
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
8
Continue on North Radcliffe Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Radcliffe Street
9
Turn slight right onto East Farragut Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Farragut Avenue
10
Continue on Pond Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pond Street
11
Turn left
91 ft
·
12 sec
12
Arrive at destination
1 ft
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.56 one way
$3.12 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.71 | $3.41 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.82 | $3.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bristol, PA
Late night in Bristol on Saturday
Local time
1:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Morrisville, PA to Bristol, PA covers 9.4 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 13, North Radcliffe Street, West Trenton Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.7 miles from Morrisville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Trenton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Pine Grove Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Morrisville, PA to Bristol, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Tullytown along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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